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Capitol Records
Office and Music Venue
Los Angeles
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Rebecca BalnisAugust 10, 2019What transpired within this building was what defined the 20th century of sound as we know it. Touching its studio walls was like turning a prayer wheel.
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PeopleFebruary 14, 2011Built to resemble stacks of records on a turntable, the 13-floor tower is a landmark—even attracting aliens in 1996's Independence Day. Inside are world-famous recording studios, designed by Les Paul.
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Silent HollywoodMarch 15, 2012Lionel Barrymore started acting for DW Griffith in 1911 and appeared in over 215 movies through his 40-year career. He directed many silent films, some starring his sister Ethel. His star is close by.- Charles T SebestaDecember 3, 2015Iconic Building. If you are a local or a visitor, definately worth a stop!
Soul TrainApril 28, 2011This landmark was built to resemble--you guessed it, a stack of records. Capitol is still the musical home to singers Avant, LeToya Luckett, Corinne Bailey Rae, Bobby V., Katy Perry and others.
HISTORYJune 25, 2012This 13-story highrise, completed in 1956, was the world's first circular office building. The spire at the top of the building blinks the word "Hollywood" in Morse code.
gj = acomputerproJune 14, 2010Once a month we meet here around midnight till dawn and sell our used records and collectors items in the parking lot. I'm in the red Buick and I have some great "live" Beatles recordings (cough.)
MarcFromTheDarkJuly 22, 2011I love Cap Records. I don't think it looks like stacks of records tho, I think it just looks like art deco of it's time.
ScoutmobNovember 29, 2011Supposedly, a light on top of the Capitol Records Tower signals "Hollywood" in Morse code. Cryptic!
Staff PicksMay 18, 2016Browse rare vinyl selections outside the landmark Capitol Records building. Musical artists will be on site to play DJ sets and offer autographs. Sat & Sun, 5/21-5/22, $10. Read more
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